Macro Photography

1980 - 1981

Moser used a macro lens—an expensive and rare item at the time—to experiment with various depths of field.

In characteristic style, Moser photographed items found in the immediate vicinity of their household, choosing to spend more time on the composition of each shot rather than choosing which item to photograph.

While some items are immediately recognizable, others remain a mystery until the viewer's eyes wander to the caption below, often suprising them with the revelation of what they are looking at.

Toothpicks, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Untitled, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Staples, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Valve Caps, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Bulb, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Nail Clipper, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Matches, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Mesh, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Clips, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Springs, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Ping-Pong Racquet, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Screen, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Stapler Spring, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Wallet, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Flip-Flop Sole, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Flip-Flop Sole, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Keyring, 1980, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Model Train 1, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Model Train 2, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Model Train 3, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Pin Ball 1, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Pin Ball 2, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Pin Ball 3, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Box, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Watch Band, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Watch Band, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm

Pill, 1981, Tri-X 400 negative, 24mm x 36mm